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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Nelson takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 10m
Duration
312 mi
Distance
£145
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train
5h 39m
£110–217

Dover to Nelson train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dover and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Nelson at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 311.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Nelson via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 5h 39m.

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